Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 1,694 residential properties in June through the Board's Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 1,657 in June 2014, an increase of 2.2 per cent. The five-year average for June sales is 1,664.

Members of the Ottawa Real Estate Board sold 589 residential properties in January through the Board's Multiple Listing Service® system, compared with 594 in January 2013. "Residential sales this January were virtually identical to January

But for how long? With today's Bank of Canada rate announcement, there was also an indication our economy is stronger than the Bank projected. But weak inflation continues to signify that rates aren't ready to move. Yet. In contrast, last week

Note that this information is outdated. Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is dismissing fears about Canada's housing market, saying the current slowdown is welcome news and that there is no need for further government intervention. Read More

Note that this information is outdated. Canadian retailers need to develop a stronger presence on the Web lest they lose additional ground to online U.S. rivals eying a piece of this market, an industry conference heard Tuesday. Read More